Craftsman 917.273373 Owner's Manual

17.5 he 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
CRI FTSMIIN°
17.5 HE 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273373
[_
This product
has a mowemission
engine which
operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1_800-659°5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am o 5 pm, Men o Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start the engine which operates this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 2 Warranty... 2 SafetyRules ... 3 ProductSpecifications... 6 AssemblyiPre-Operation... 8 Operation... 11 MaintenanceSchedule... 1 7 LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill also providefree labor for these applicablewarrantedparts for the two full years.
  • Page 3 mMPORTANT: This cutting machine ing objects. Failure to observe injury or death. _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent cidental starting when setting porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact plug. dHLWARNING: Do not coast neutral, you may lose control...
  • Page 4 Mow up and down slopes, Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn Taft grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
  • Page 5 Be sure the area is clear of other before mowing. Stop machine enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children.
  • Page 6 RC12YC REPAmR PROTECTmON AGREEMENTS Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman@ designed and manufactured dependable operation. it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection can save you money and aggravation. Purchase...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel <b (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut Steering Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge ) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUmRED ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 3/4"...
  • Page 9 Pivot seat and pan forward semble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Lower seat into operating sit in seat. Slide seat until a comfortable is reached which atlows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving justed...
  • Page 10 ruNS.TALL MULCHER PLATE (If previousmy removed) Raise and hold deflector shield upright position. Place front of mubher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON FUEL OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP LIGHT AI-rACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) & Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINS O WNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATmNG Y OUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter " Th rottUe/Choke ControU Our tractors conform to the safety standards American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which can result in severe glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKmNG BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 14 The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during season and to over 3 inches months. For healthier and better lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
  • Page 15 ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. (Use of leaded increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce vah!e life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section manual. The left hand side of mower should used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already cut.
  • Page 17 AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Alwaysobserve safety rubs when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATmON If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear,then brakemust be adjusted.(See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in the Serviceand Adjustmentssection of this manual). TmRES , Maintain properair pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 19 BATT E RY Your tractor has a battery charging which is sufficient for normal ever, periodic charging of the battery an automotive charger will extend Keep battery and terminals Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open. Recharge at 6-10 amperes NOTE: The original equipment...
  • Page 20 ENGmNE OIL FmLTER Replacethe engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used morethan 100 hoursin one year. AIR RLTER Yourengine will not run properlyusing a dirty air filter. Replacepre-cleanerafter every 25 hours of operationor every season.
  • Page 21 Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. & WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral...
  • Page 22 2. Slide mowerundertractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift leverto its lowestposition. 4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeck and secure with retainersprings. 5. Connectsuspensionarms to rear deck bracketsand secure with retainer springs. 6. Connectanti-swaybar to chassis bracketandsecure with retainerspring.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE I_OWER BLADE DRmVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from tractor REMOVE MOWER" in this section manual). Work belt off both mandrel idler pulleys.
  • Page 24 Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Engine Pulley-- Stationary UdUer TransaxUe PuUUey TRANSAXLE GEAR SHmFT LEVER TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral the gear shift lever is in neutral...
  • Page 25 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVECABLES, REVERSE ORDER- 1. BLACKcable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
  • Page 26 Maintenance, repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, are being done at the customers may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. W]arranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control...
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor age at the end of the season tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I, WARNmNG: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section PROBLEi_ CAUSE Wiii not start Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine Bad spark Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose Carburetor 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter. Bad spark Weak or dead battery.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting fast. Throttle Build-up and trash under mower. Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Water in fuel.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades wiii Obstruction not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged belt. Frozen Frozen Poor grass Engine discharge Travel speed Wet grass. Mower Low/uneven Worn, Buildup trash under mower. Mower Blades 10. Improper 11. Clogged holes from buildup leaves, mandrels.
  • Page 31 RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. B+A1 NONE START B+S+A1 NONE 02363 o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BATTERY O: REo FUSE _... r--I SOLENOID (PEDAL UP) WHITE _-,-I-A WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK fTTM-E _lf _ L-U].CH...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 ELECTRmCAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric 4207J Cabte Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 121305X Switch Hunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES - 209 _209 chassis-Laser-It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR o° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NOTE: DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 GROUND DRIVE 120 _ 26 27 drive-fender stlt 35...
  • Page 37 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 160855 V-Belt 169691 Keeper, Center Span 17120614 Screw. 3/8-16 x .875 8883R Cover, Pedal 175410 Pulley, Engine o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 PART 173937 STD551143 154778 142432 134683 109502X 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 2228M 131488 165594...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 STEERINGASSEMBLY steering pl.lt 42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERmNG ASSEMBLY KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 DESCRiPTiON 186780 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 SpindIe Assembly, LH= 169839 Spindle Assembly, R=H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 Tube Drain OiI Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 184900 Tank, Fuel 140527 Cap Assembly Fuel o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 PART 123487X 137040 181654 124028X 17670412 (See Breakdown) 17000612 19091416 183906 17060620 73510400 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U=S= inches 1 inch = 25=4 mm engine-bs.lcyl...
  • Page 41 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 180186 Pan, Seat 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 PART 121248X 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 42 138047 Decal, Battery 184899 Decal, Fender 149516 Decal, Battery, Dngr/Psn Eng 156439 Decal, Danger Fender EngiSpan WHEELS & TmRES 4,10 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 KEY PART 184730 146046 186787 160396 172331 138311 184310X428 184311X428 193233 193234 KEY PART 59192...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 UFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 MOWER DECK 106 _'_._ 102 103 105 _147 _1o4 lo6 101i"_/__,_._ _ 102/ D man-t°path stir 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 MOWERDECK KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck STD624008 Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1=25 Gr=8...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 DANA TRANSAXL£ o o MODEL NUMBER £)4360o140...
  • Page 47 Washe[ Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .046 170987 Washe[ Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .031 174255 Assy, Gear, Comb., 12T & 30T 124639X Shaft, Idler o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 D4360o140 PART 120472X 105928X 170988 134394 * Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 120473X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER31C707,TYPE NUMBER0230=E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20@ 617(9 691 (_ 8420 524 @ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL i 1036 EMISSION LABEL ] 307_ 868_) 943 O 1022 1266 0 584_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE 1 o22 1022 616_ 404,, _ o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 NUMBER 0230=E1 13_' 6170 1119_ 267 '_ 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 524 0...
  • Page 50 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE 130 _ 95 _' 142_ 1869 276@ 95o_ 4311 1266A 0 1266 o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 NUMBER 0230-E1 108A _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 104 _ 127_ 105 _ 106 [_ 117_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 0 276@...
  • Page 51 697 _ 603 @ 310 1 67_'46 _ 7_7 _ 802 (_ _7-q-- _OlA (_ 783A_ 544A 803A 1083 _/311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 NUMBER 0230oE1 1070 _ 1005 1265 783 @...
  • Page 52 Pin-Float Hinge 231855 Valve-Float Needle 690577 Seat-inlet 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 NUMBER 0230-E1 PART 697492 (Magneto Side) 697241 697190 695005 691750 Head 494379 494381 281165 495097...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0230=E1 PART DESCRmPTmON 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 697122 Elbowqntake 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 696459 Alternator 691532 Strap-Starter 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 693699 Drive-Starter 510A...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 56 For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, no matter who made it, no matter For the replacement owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com...

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